Christians often focus so much on being loving and giving that they forget their own limits and limitations. Have you ever found yourself wondering: Can I set limits and still be a loving person? How do I answer someone who wants my time, love, energy, or money? Why do I feel guilty when I consider setting boundaries?

2 out of 5 stars

A religious self-help book

By
O. Pearson
on
08-02-19

Necessary Endings

The Employees, Businesses, and Relationships That All of Us Have to Give Up in Order to Move Forward

By:
Henry Cloud

Narrated by:
Henry Cloud

Length: 7 hrs and 15 mins

Unabridged

Overall

4.5 out of 5 stars
31

Performance

4.5 out of 5 stars
27

Story

4.5 out of 5 stars
26

While endings are a natural part of business and life, we often experience them with a sense of hesitation, sadness, resignation, or regret. But consultant, psychologist, and bestselling author Dr. Henry Cloud sees endings differently. He argues that our personal and professional lives can only improve to the degree that we can see endings as a necessary and strategic step to something better.

5 out of 5 stars

Incredible wisdom, doable advice, relatable, fantastic!

By
Alison P.
on
12-11-17

The Gifts of Imperfect Parenting

Raising Children with Courage, Compassion, and Connection

By:
Brené Brown PhD

Narrated by:
Brené Brown PhD

Length: 2 hrs and 6 mins

Original Recording

Overall

5 out of 5 stars
281

Performance

5 out of 5 stars
237

Story

5 out of 5 stars
232

On
The Gifts of Imperfect Parenting, Dr. Brené Brown invites us on a journey to transform the lives of parents and children alike. Drawing on her 12 years of research on vulnerability, courage, worthiness, and shame, she presents ten guideposts to creating what she describes as "wholehearted" families where each of us can continually learn and grow as we reach our full potential.

5 out of 5 stars

Game Changing

By
Miss A Bodo
on
16-06-18

Boundaries with Kids

By:
Dr. Henry Cloud,
Dr. John Townsend

Narrated by:
Dr. Henry Cloud,
Dr. John Townsend

Length: 2 hrs and 33 mins

Abridged

Overall

4 out of 5 stars
7

Performance

4 out of 5 stars
5

Story

4.5 out of 5 stars
5

Teaching your children when to say "yes" and when to say "no" will help them gain control of their lives. In this remarkable audio guide, two leading psychologists teach parents how to raise their kids to take responsibility for their actions, attitudes, and emotions. You'll learn how to set limits and still be a loving parent, bring control to an out-of-control family life, apply the 10 laws of boundaries to parenting, define legitimate boundaries for your family, and much more.

5 out of 5 stars

Best Parenting Book

By
Mrs H
on
29-11-18

9 Things You Simply Must Do

To Succeed in Love and Life

By:
Henry Cloud

Narrated by:
Henry Cloud

Length: 6 hrs and 17 mins

Unabridged

Overall

5 out of 5 stars
11

Performance

4.5 out of 5 stars
10

Story

4.5 out of 5 stars
9

Ever wonder why some people always seem to get what they want out of life while others don't? In
9 Things You Simply Must Do, Dr. Henry Cloud helps you connect the dots and respond to situations in the same manner as successful people. The secrets presented here are so simple and easy that they are often overlooked. Apply these nine practical strategies and enjoy the success they're sure to bring into your life.

Healing the Child Within

Discovery and Recovery for Adult Children of Dysfunctional Families

By:
Charles Whitfield

Narrated by:
Robert Feifar

Length: 5 hrs and 16 mins

Unabridged

Overall

4.5 out of 5 stars
37

Performance

4.5 out of 5 stars
31

Story

4.5 out of 5 stars
31

Have you ever heard of your inner child? Well, this is the classic book that started it all. In 1987, Charlie Whitfield's breakthrough concept of the child within - that part of us which is truly alive, energetic, creative. and fulfilled - launched the inner child movement.
Healing the Child Within describes how the inner child is lost to trauma and loss, and how by recovering it, we can heal the fear, confusion and unhappiness of adult life.

3 out of 5 stars

Content is okay if you can cope listening to it.

By
Dillie Bubble
on
21-09-14

Boundaries

When to Say Yes, How to Say No to Take Control of Your Life

By:
John Townsend,
Henry Cloud

Narrated by:
Henry O. Arnold

Length: 11 hrs and 18 mins

Unabridged

Overall

4 out of 5 stars
36

Performance

4.5 out of 5 stars
29

Story

4 out of 5 stars
28

Christians often focus so much on being loving and giving that they forget their own limits and limitations. Have you ever found yourself wondering: Can I set limits and still be a loving person? How do I answer someone who wants my time, love, energy, or money? Why do I feel guilty when I consider setting boundaries?

2 out of 5 stars

A religious self-help book

By
O. Pearson
on
08-02-19

Necessary Endings

The Employees, Businesses, and Relationships That All of Us Have to Give Up in Order to Move Forward

By:
Henry Cloud

Narrated by:
Henry Cloud

Length: 7 hrs and 15 mins

Unabridged

Overall

4.5 out of 5 stars
31

Performance

4.5 out of 5 stars
27

Story

4.5 out of 5 stars
26

While endings are a natural part of business and life, we often experience them with a sense of hesitation, sadness, resignation, or regret. But consultant, psychologist, and bestselling author Dr. Henry Cloud sees endings differently. He argues that our personal and professional lives can only improve to the degree that we can see endings as a necessary and strategic step to something better.

5 out of 5 stars

Incredible wisdom, doable advice, relatable, fantastic!

By
Alison P.
on
12-11-17

The Gifts of Imperfect Parenting

Raising Children with Courage, Compassion, and Connection

By:
Brené Brown PhD

Narrated by:
Brené Brown PhD

Length: 2 hrs and 6 mins

Original Recording

Overall

5 out of 5 stars
281

Performance

5 out of 5 stars
237

Story

5 out of 5 stars
232

On
The Gifts of Imperfect Parenting, Dr. Brené Brown invites us on a journey to transform the lives of parents and children alike. Drawing on her 12 years of research on vulnerability, courage, worthiness, and shame, she presents ten guideposts to creating what she describes as "wholehearted" families where each of us can continually learn and grow as we reach our full potential.

5 out of 5 stars

Game Changing

By
Miss A Bodo
on
16-06-18

Boundaries with Kids

By:
Dr. Henry Cloud,
Dr. John Townsend

Narrated by:
Dr. Henry Cloud,
Dr. John Townsend

Length: 2 hrs and 33 mins

Abridged

Overall

4 out of 5 stars
7

Performance

4 out of 5 stars
5

Story

4.5 out of 5 stars
5

Teaching your children when to say "yes" and when to say "no" will help them gain control of their lives. In this remarkable audio guide, two leading psychologists teach parents how to raise their kids to take responsibility for their actions, attitudes, and emotions. You'll learn how to set limits and still be a loving parent, bring control to an out-of-control family life, apply the 10 laws of boundaries to parenting, define legitimate boundaries for your family, and much more.

5 out of 5 stars

Best Parenting Book

By
Mrs H
on
29-11-18

9 Things You Simply Must Do

To Succeed in Love and Life

By:
Henry Cloud

Narrated by:
Henry Cloud

Length: 6 hrs and 17 mins

Unabridged

Overall

5 out of 5 stars
11

Performance

4.5 out of 5 stars
10

Story

4.5 out of 5 stars
9

Ever wonder why some people always seem to get what they want out of life while others don't? In
9 Things You Simply Must Do, Dr. Henry Cloud helps you connect the dots and respond to situations in the same manner as successful people. The secrets presented here are so simple and easy that they are often overlooked. Apply these nine practical strategies and enjoy the success they're sure to bring into your life.

Healing the Child Within

Discovery and Recovery for Adult Children of Dysfunctional Families

By:
Charles Whitfield

Narrated by:
Robert Feifar

Length: 5 hrs and 16 mins

Unabridged

Overall

4.5 out of 5 stars
37

Performance

4.5 out of 5 stars
31

Story

4.5 out of 5 stars
31

Have you ever heard of your inner child? Well, this is the classic book that started it all. In 1987, Charlie Whitfield's breakthrough concept of the child within - that part of us which is truly alive, energetic, creative. and fulfilled - launched the inner child movement.
Healing the Child Within describes how the inner child is lost to trauma and loss, and how by recovering it, we can heal the fear, confusion and unhappiness of adult life.

3 out of 5 stars

Content is okay if you can cope listening to it.

By
Dillie Bubble
on
21-09-14

Boundaries with Teens

When to Say Yes, How to Say No

By:
John Townsend

Narrated by:
Jay Charles

Length: 8 hrs and 21 mins

Unabridged

Overall

4 out of 5 stars
6

Performance

4.5 out of 5 stars
4

Story

4 out of 5 stars
4

The teen years can be challenging and even scary for parents and those involved with youth. Attitudes and behaviors of the adolescent can be unhealthy for him and for the family. However, good boundaries are the bedrock of not only better relationships, but also maturity, safety, and growth, especially for teens and their parents.

5 out of 5 stars

Great advice

By
beliveitbeit
on
04-10-18

Running on Empty

Overcome Your Childhood Emotional Neglect

By:
Jonice Webb PhD,
Christine Musello PsyD

Narrated by:
Karen White

Length: 7 hrs and 46 mins

Unabridged

Overall

4.5 out of 5 stars
54

Performance

4 out of 5 stars
47

Story

4.5 out of 5 stars
45

Do you sometimes feel as if you're just going through the motions in life? Are you good at looking and acting as if you're fine, but secretly feel lonely and disconnected? If so, you are not alone. The world is full of people who have an innate sense that something is wrong with them - who feel they live on the outside looking in, but have no explanation for this feeling and no way to put it into words.

1 out of 5 stars

multi level marketing hook, expect spam.

By
aj
on
01-01-18

Emotionally Healthy Spirituality

It's Impossible to Be Spiritually Mature, While Remaining Emotionally Immature

By:
Peter Scazzero

Narrated by:
Peter Scazzero

Length: 7 hrs and 36 mins

Unabridged

Overall

4.5 out of 5 stars
26

Performance

4.5 out of 5 stars
18

Story

5 out of 5 stars
18

Peter Scazzero learned the hard way: you can't be spiritually mature while remaining emotionally immature. Even though he was a pastor of a growing church, he did what most people do: avoid conflict in the name of Christianity; ignore his anger, sadness, and fear; and use God to run from God.

Boundaries for Leaders

Results, Relationships, and Being Ridiculously in Charge

By:
Henry Cloud

Narrated by:
Henry Cloud

Length: 7 hrs and 36 mins

Unabridged

Overall

5 out of 5 stars
14

Performance

5 out of 5 stars
12

Story

5 out of 5 stars
12

In
Boundaries for Leaders, Dr. Henry Cloud gives leaders the tools and techniques they need to achieve the performance they desire - in their organizations and in themselves. Drawing on the latest findings from neuroscience, Dr. Cloud shows why it's critical for leaders to set the conditions that make people's brains perform at their highest levels. How do great leaders do this? One way is through the creation of "boundaries" - structures that determine what will exist and what will not.

5 out of 5 stars

Must read for any leader in business

By
Mark
on
19-09-13

The Perfect You

A Blueprint for Identity

By:
Dr. Caroline Leaf

Narrated by:
Margaret Winston

Length: 7 hrs and 25 mins

Unabridged

Overall

4.5 out of 5 stars
6

Performance

4.5 out of 5 stars
6

Story

4 out of 5 stars
6

There are a lot of personality tests out there designed to label you and put you in a particular box. But Dr. Caroline Leaf says there's much more to you than a personality profile can capture. In fact, you cannot be categorized! In this fascinating book, she takes listeners through seven steps to rediscover and unlock their unique "you quotient".

Smart Money Smart Kids

Raising the Next Generation to Win with Money

By:
Dave Ramsey,
Rachel Cruze

Narrated by:
Rachel Cruze,
Dave Ramsey

Length: 7 hrs and 19 mins

Unabridged

Overall

5 out of 5 stars
60

Performance

5 out of 5 stars
56

Story

4.5 out of 5 stars
55

In
Smart Money Smart Kids, financial expert and best-selling author Dave Ramsey and his daughter Rachel Cruze equip parents to teach their children how to win with money. Starting with the basics like working, spending, saving, and giving, and moving into more challenging issues like avoiding debt for life, paying cash for college, and battling discontentment, Dave and Rachel present a no-nonsense, common-sense approach for changing your family tree.

This is a self-help book for people who don't usually buy self-help books. Instead of offering cognitive-behavioral techniques for dealing with anger, or affirming strategies to boost self-esteem, this self-help book adapts the basic methods of psychodynamic psychotherapy to a guided course in self-exploration, highlighting the universal role of defense mechanisms in warding off emotional pain.

5 out of 5 stars

Really open your mind to who you are

By
o. Hodgkinson
on
10-05-17

Thou Shall Prosper

Ten Commandments for Making Money

By:
Rabbi Daniel Lapin

Narrated by:
A.C. Fellner

Length: 17 hrs and 53 mins

Unabridged

Overall

4.5 out of 5 stars
65

Performance

5 out of 5 stars
45

Story

4.5 out of 5 stars
46

A practical approach to creating wealth-based on the established principles of ancient Jewish wisdom-made accessible to people of all backgrounds. The ups and downs of the economy prove Rabbi Daniel Lapin's famous principle that the more things change, the more we need to depend upon the things that never change. There's no better source for both practical and spiritual financial wisdom than the time-tested knowledge found in the ancient Jewish faith and its culture.

5 out of 5 stars

Must read

By
Olivia
on
07-05-15

Changes That Heal

How to Understand the Past to Ensure a Healthier Future

By:
Henry Cloud

Narrated by:
Dick Fredricks

Length: 10 hrs and 27 mins

Unabridged

Overall

4 out of 5 stars
8

Performance

3.5 out of 5 stars
4

Story

4 out of 5 stars
4

This program focuses on four developmental tasks: bonding to others, separating from others, integrating good and bad in our lives, and taking charge of our lives. We must all accomplish these goals in order to heal our inner pain, to enable us to function, and to grow emotionally.

The Emotionally Absent Mother

How to Recognize and Heal the Invisible Effects of Childhood Emotional Neglect, Second Edition

By:
Jasmin Lee Cori MS LPC

Narrated by:
Emily Durante

Length: 8 hrs and 49 mins

Unabridged

Overall

4.5 out of 5 stars
8

Performance

4.5 out of 5 stars
8

Story

4.5 out of 5 stars
8

Was your mother preoccupied, distant, or even demeaning? Have you struggled with relationships - or with your own self-worth? Often, the grown children of emotionally absent mothers can't quite put a finger on what's missing from their lives. The children of abusive mothers, by contrast, may recognize the abuse - but overlook its lasting, harmful effects. Psychotherapist Jasmin Lee Cori has helped thousands of men and women heal the hidden wounds left by every kind of undermothering.

Secrets of a Prayer Warrior

By:
Derek Prince

Narrated by:
Basil Sands

Length: 6 hrs and 43 mins

Unabridged

Overall

5 out of 5 stars
73

Performance

4.5 out of 5 stars
61

Story

4.5 out of 5 stars
62

One of the most personal and powerful acts a Christian can engage in is prayer. Yet many believers struggle with their prayer lives, wondering whether they are really making a difference and how they can be more effective. Delving deep into the biblical understanding of prayer, beloved author and leader Derek Prince shows listeners the secret to leading a dynamic prayer life, how to receive what they ask for, and how to align themselves with the heart of God.

5 out of 5 stars

A grea book for all people's seeking the. Kingdom

By
David BUNNEY
on
15-05-17

Business Secrets from the Bible

Spiritual Success Strategies for Financial Abundance

By:
Daniel Lapin

Narrated by:
Stephen Bowlby

Length: 11 hrs and 29 mins

Unabridged

Overall

4.5 out of 5 stars
126

Performance

4.5 out of 5 stars
110

Story

4.5 out of 5 stars
109

It's safe to say that nearly everyone is seeking a happier, more successful life. So then why do so few attain it?
Business Secrets from the Bible proposes a new way to view and approach success—one based upon key concepts from the Bible that are actually surprisingly simple. Written especially for those seeking success in the realms of money, relationships, and spirituality, this book encourages listeners to realize their common mistakes, come to terms with them, and turn those mistakes into future triumphs.

5 out of 5 stars

Outstanding Content

By
Jeff Anderson
on
20-04-16

Summary

It takes two individuals to become one flesh. Only when you and your mate know and respect each other's needs, choices, and freedom can you give yourselves freely and lovingly to one another.
Boundaries in Marriage gives you the tools you need. Drs. Cloud and Townsend, counselors and authors of the best selling
Boundaries, share with you:

Why boundaries are vital for a thriving relationship

How values form the structure of marriage

How to protect your marriage from intruders

Why and how each partner needs to establish personal boundaries

How to work with a spouse who understands and values boundaries - and how to work with one who doesn'tDrs. Cloud and Townsend help you understand the friction points and even the serious hurts in your marriage - and move beyond them to mutual care, respect, affirmation, and intimacy.

Story

Great Insight on Marriage

Common problems we had in the marriage stated as examples in the book. And learn so much all these can be prevented from taking ownership of ourselves. Changed my perspective in a lot of things! A very good read!!! Recommend it to anyone!

Excellent!

Another Marvellous Book About Boundaries.

I like Dr. Henry Cloud and Dr. John Townsend. They know exactly what they are writing about in regards to boundaries. If you are married I encourage you to buy and to listen to this audiobook. If you are single then I still encourage you to buy this audiobook and listen to it. It will give you some ideas of what couples go through in marriages, should you decide that at some point you want to get married. ;}

Ok book

Is there anything you would change about this book?

The principles of this book could be good, but unless you follow the Christian faith you may not be able to follow it all. Also the book talks a lot about women being house wives and men struggling with long working hours so a little sexist

Who might you have cast as narrator instead of Dr. Henry Cloud and Dr. John Townsend ?

It was well read

Any additional comments?

If you can pull out their principles they could be very useful in a relationship

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Overall

5 out of 5 stars

Stephanie

04-04-08

Powerful Tool

I purchased this book to learn and grow and that I did! I learned areas that I was contributing to making my marriage weak, and learned where I can improve, grow and change immediately. I have personally grown with every Cloud/Townsend book. I also enjoyed the narrator, he told the story well, but I do prefer Cloud/Townsend themselves to read, I still enjoyed this one very much! Get it and make a difference in your own marriage, if not to save it, STRENGTHEN it! God Bless You on your journey!

23 of 23 people found this review helpful

Overall

5 out of 5 stars

Keith Thompson

17-03-05

Very helpful

This book is a great resource for married couples. There was so much to digest I had to listen twice. The authors do a great job presenting the material, if your looking to improve your marriage this book will help.

30 of 32 people found this review helpful

Overall

5 out of 5 stars

Performance

1 out of 5 stars

Story

4 out of 5 stars

GrayFox

09-09-16

Good info; horrible voice inflections

If nothing more, this books serves as a great reminder to take self-accountability for your role in a relationship. I picked up a few new ideas. I appreciated the nexus to Christian spirituality.

Personally, I find it repulsive when the reader changes the inflection in his/her voice when quoting a character. It drives me nuts. Just read the book. Stop trying to entertain me with unnecessary drama.

6 of 6 people found this review helpful

Overall

4 out of 5 stars

Performance

1 out of 5 stars

Story

4 out of 5 stars

krista

13-01-14

Great material, Valuable insight, weird narrator

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

I would highly recommend the book but not the audiobook. The book offers a lot of wisdom and gives case examples to illustrate points. The strangeness of the narration is too distracting and detracts from the book.

Who was your favorite character and why?

non-fiction- no characters

What didn’t you like about Dr. Henry Cloud and Dr. John Townsend ’s performance?

Contrary to what is listed the narrator is not either of the authors- it's someone else- I believe the same person who narrates the other boundaries books. This is a self-help book not a dramatic novel. There's no need for the narrator to try and "make things more interesting" by reading so dramatically and making each person in each case example sound like they are ready to jump off a bridge. No one talks that way. It makes it hard to take it seriously. He also gives everyone this weird accent- it's almost like a long island accent but not quite. It's distracting and I would suggest reading this as opposed to listening to it.

What did you learn from Boundaries in Marriage that you would use in your daily life?

That a good marriage and good boundaries start with having good character and good boundaries with yourself.

Any additional comments?

Wonderful book. Weird narrator.

6 of 6 people found this review helpful

Overall

5 out of 5 stars

Nicholas

04-11-08

Great

This book helped transform my marriage. My wife and I are happy for the first time in years.

13 of 14 people found this review helpful

Overall

4 out of 5 stars

Performance

4 out of 5 stars

Story

4 out of 5 stars

JBM

10-12-12

Boundaries *ARE* scriptural - ignore noisemakers

I cannot believe the people who claim that this book and the concepts it teaches are somehow an abomination and contrary to scripture. I am simply going to quote from this book as the authors are very clear in addressing such attacks.

"There's a lot of misunderstanding about boundaries. Some people are against boundaries because they see them as selfish. Other people actually use them to be selfish. Both are wrong. Boundaries are basically about self-control.Boundaries are not something you set on another person. Boundaries are something you set on yourself."

Self control *IS* very scriptural. In fact it is one of the fruits of the spirit that are explicitly referenced in Galatians 5:22-23. and as Apostle Paul says "against such things there is no law." The only people who object to the boundaries being used in marriage as Cloud and Townsend teach them are likely manipulative controlling spouses who want to continue to play their power games and don't like anything that deters their ability t manipulate and control their spouses.

27 of 31 people found this review helpful

Overall

5 out of 5 stars

Sheral

17-09-09

Amazing Insight for Troubled Marriages

We were having trouble because both my husband and I have issues from our childhood that we had not resolved. This book helped us to reach a new level in our marriage.

8 of 9 people found this review helpful

Overall

5 out of 5 stars

larhay

10-12-03

Excellent!

I only wish I had this book years ago. It would have saved a lot of heartache.

21 of 25 people found this review helpful

Overall

5 out of 5 stars

Performance

4 out of 5 stars

Story

5 out of 5 stars

science girl polzel

21-04-16

Such valuable information

So often disagreements in marriage lead to either verbal attack or silent stewing. This book describes how to resolve conflict in a different way. It encourages truth told in love and promotes healthy mutuality in a marriage. The authors push for growth in the reader without finger-pointing at the other spouse, aiding a person in seeing and taking hold of what they are responsible for. This book is full of hope and healing.

3 of 3 people found this review helpful

Overall

5 out of 5 stars

Performance

5 out of 5 stars

Story

5 out of 5 stars

Jacqueline C. Anderson

26-09-16

So helpful.

Highly recommended for anyone; single, married whether you're have troubles or want to avoid them, or divorced. Lots of great information. Listening for the second time to absorb it all.